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9-Day Adventure from Falls to Floodplains

Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe

9-Day Adventure from Falls to Floodplains

4.9 / 5 · 70 reviews Offered by Ranger Buck Safaris 9-Day

Overview

This 8-night Zimbabwe journey blends relaxed comfort with authentic safari adventure. Begin with 2 nights near Victoria Falls, where you'll enjoy views of the mighty waterfall and explore the Zambezi River. Continue to Hwange National Park for 3 nights of exhilarating game drives and up-close wildlife encounters in a remote wilderness setting. End with 3 nights in the legendary Mana Pools, where walking and canoe safaris immerse you in one of Africa's most untouched and scenic landscapes.

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Quick Facts

Tour details

Duration

9-Day

Route

Victoria Falls Town to Harare

Via Victoria Falls, Hwange NP, Mana Pools NP

Country & park

Zimbabwe / Hwange National Park

Style

Safari

Group size

1-12 travelers

Starts

Any day if available

Minimum age

12 years

Activities

game drives, nature hikes/walks & canoe/mokoro safaris

Accommodation

Ilala Lodge Hotel - Luxury lodge at Victoria Falls

Meals

Day 1: Meals at Own Expense; Day 2: All Meals Included; All Meals Included

Pickup

Airport transfer included

Booking

Request quote

Currency

USD

9-Day Adventure from Falls to Floodplains
Hwange National Park visual context for this itinerary.

Rates

Rates Per Person

USD

Start datesSingle2+ people
Jun 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026 $16,251 USD $12,795 USD
Nov 1, 2026 - Nov 30, 2026 $11,466 USD $9,231 USD
Dec 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 $8,206 USD $8,014 USD

Before booking

Important To Know

Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is not available to groups larger than 4 people.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children who are 12 years and older.
Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. Flights may cost more, depending on travel dates. If so, your quote will reflect this.

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Route

Tour route map
country Zimbabwe
Start Victoria Falls Town (Day 1)
Day 1-2 Victoria Falls
Day 3-5 Hwange NP
Day 6-8 Mana Pools NP
End Harare (Day 9)

Tour Features

Luxury tour

This luxury tour uses lodges and tented camps.

Private tour

This tour will be organized exclusively for you. However, wildlife viewing activities are run by the lodges/camps and will be shared with others.

Can start any day

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can be customized

You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.

Suitable for solo travelers

Solo travelers can book this private tour.

12
Minimum age of 12 years

The minimum age for this tour is 12 years.

Activities & Transportation

Activities: game drives, nature hikes/walks & canoe/mokoro safaris
Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: open-sided 4x4 vehicle, minivan & air transfer
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Accommodation & Meals

Ilala Lodge Hotel

Day 1-2

Ilala Lodge Hotel

Luxury lodge at Victoria Falls

Day 1: Meals at Own Expense; Day 2: All Meals Included

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Somalisa Camp

Day 3-5

Somalisa Camp

Luxury tented camp inside Hwange NP – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

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Nyamatusi Camp

Day 6-8

Nyamatusi Camp

Luxury tented camp inside Mana Pools NP – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

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Day 9

End of tour

No accommodation

(No accommodation)

Breakfast Included

Day By Day

Tour step

Arrival

You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival in Victoria Falls

Day 1

Arrival in Victoria Falls

Arrive at Victoria Falls International Airport, where you'll be met and transferred to your elegant lodge near the falls. After check-in and some time to relax, enjoy a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River with drinks and snacks. Return to the lodge for dinner at your leisure (dinner on own account). Luxury lodge located at Victoria Falls Meals at own expense Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Victoria Falls Stay: Ilala Lodge Hotel Luxury lodge located at Victoria Falls Meals: Meals at own expense Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Victoria Falls Tour & Boma Dinner

Day 2

Victoria Falls Tour & Boma Dinner

After breakfast, set out on a guided walking tour of Victoria Falls, exploring several viewing points of this natural wonder. Enjoy lunch at the Lookout Café, perched over the Batoka Gorge with stunning views. Afternoon at leisure for shopping, optional spa treatment, or poolside relaxation. In the evening, transfer to a vibrant Boma Dinner Experience — an interactive evening of traditional cuisine, drumming, and dancing. Luxury lodge located at Victoria Falls All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Victoria Falls Stay: Ilala Lodge Hotel Luxury lodge located at Victoria Falls Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Fly to Hwange & Afternoon Game Drive

Day 3

Fly to Hwange & Afternoon Game Drive

After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled light aircraft flight to Hwange National Park (flight included). Arrive at your remote tented camp and settle into your comfortable accommodation in the heart of the wilderness. Head out on an afternoon game drive, with chances to spot elephants, lions, and more. Enjoy dinner under the stars back at camp. Luxury tented camp located inside Hwange NP All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Destination: Hwange National Park Stay: Somalisa Camp Luxury tented camp located inside Hwange NP Meals: All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
Safari Experiences in Hwange

Day 4

Safari Experiences in Hwange

Each day begins with a morning game drive or walking safari, followed by brunch. Relax during the heat of the day, then head out on afternoon activities that may include game drives, sundowners, or time in the camp’s hide overlooking a waterhole. Learn about Hwange’s ecosystems and rich wildlife from expert guides. Luxury tented camp located inside Hwange NP All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Destination: Hwange National Park Stay: Somalisa Camp Luxury tented camp located inside Hwange NP Meals: All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
Fly to Mana Pools & Riverside Safari

Day 6

Fly to Mana Pools & Riverside Safari

After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your flight to Mana Pools National Park. Arrive at your luxury tented camp set along the Zambezi River. Enjoy an afternoon activity, such as a short game drive, a riverside walk, or a canoe outing (water levels permitting). Settle in for an evening in one of Africa’s wildest and most beautiful parks. Luxury tented camp located inside Mana Pools NP All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Destination: Mana Pools National Park Stay: Nyamatusi Camp Luxury tented camp located inside Mana Pools NP Meals: All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
Walking & Canoe Safaris in Mana Pools

Day 7

Walking & Canoe Safaris in Mana Pools

Enjoy walking safaris, canoeing, and game drives with experienced guides who will bring this UNESCO World Heritage Site to life. Track elephants on foot, paddle past pods of hippos, and soak in the serenity of the floodplains. Evenings are spent around the campfire, sharing stories under the stars. Luxury tented camp located inside Mana Pools NP All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Destination: Mana Pools National Park Stay: Nyamatusi Camp Luxury tented camp located inside Mana Pools NP Meals: All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 9

Day of Departure

After a final breakfast, take a light aircraft flight to Harare for your onward journey. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: No major destination visited Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Tour step

End of tour

Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.

Included

Park fees (For non-residents)

All activities (Unless labeled as optional)

All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)

A professional driver/guide

All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)

All flights during the tour

All Taxes/VAT

Roundtrip airport transfer

Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Excluded

International flights (From/to home)

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)

Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Getting There

This tour starts in Victoria Falls Town and ends in Harare, Zimbabwe
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
Fly to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA - Check price)
Fly back from Harare Airport (HRE - Check price)
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Ranger Buck Safaris
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Ranger Buck Safaris

4.9 operator rating 70 reviews

Discover Africa’s wild beauty with Ranger Buck Safaris, specialists in arranging custom designed luxury safaris across Southern and East Africa. From the Serengeti to the Okavango Delta, enjoy bespoke itineraries featuring world-class lodges, expert guides, and exclusive wildlife experiences. With personalized service and unforgettable encounters, Ranger Buck Safaris offers the ultimate in high-end safari experiences..!!

Office In

South Africa

Size

5-10 employees (Founded in 2019)

Member Of

APTA & SATSA

Tour Types

Custom luxury tours that can start every day

Destinations

Botswana, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Traveler feedback

Reviews

4.90 average

Overall

5.0/5

Communication

5.0/5

Accuracy

5.0/5

Value

5.0/5

Safety clarity

5.0/5

Cultural value

5.0/5
Verified

I would highly recommend this trip.

Every part of our trip, including Johannesburg, Mala Mala, Victoria Falls and Cape Town, was well managed and included knowledgeable guides. Each experience was full of learning and an amazing trip overall. The safari in Mala Mala was the highlight where our guide, Nick, did his best to assure we would see all the possible animals in this game reserve. Even last minute adds, like our helicopter tour over Victoria Falls and the hot air balloon ride over wine country in Cape Town, were handled extremely well. I would highly recommend this trip put together by Ranger Bucks! We felt the cost of the trip was very fair, with the fine places we stayed, the management of our time and communication was great.

Karen · United States

Verified

Ranger Buck: For a seamless and extraordinary travel experience

We use the amazing Lindsay, from Ranger Buck for all our Safari bookings and have yet to deal with a more professional team. Each step of the process is handled with the utmost care and expertise. There is an exceptional attention to detail which ensures every aspect of the trip is perfect. You always feel like a VIP! I highly recommend the Ranger Buck team for a seamless and extraordinary travel experience. :-)

Avril Reitz · South Africa

Verified

Arranged for us one of the best trps we've ever had

Archie and Johnny at Ranger Buck Safaris were a pleasure to work with. They arranged everything for our fabulous trip, not missing any details. During the planning they were responsive and helpful, answering all our questions in a timely manner. During the trip they were easy to reach and so helpful! Their service, along with the service at all the places they arranged for us to visit, was fantastic. All of the places they picked for us were amazing...the hotels, the safari lodges, the animals, the activities, the game drives, etc were all top-notch. The food was out of this world. I'm at a complete loss for words when it comes to describing the amazing people that took care of us at the hotels and safari lodges. From the safari guides to the chefs, the greeters to the housekeeping staff...everyone was beyond belief. I really can't think of the words to express how blown away we were by the level of service and the friendliness of everyone we encountered. From now on when anyone I know expresses interest in a trip to Africa, I will immediately say "GO!", and I will give them the number for Ranger Buck Safaris. And if (when?!) we get a chance to go back, I wouldn't trust anyone else to plan my trip. Thank you Archie and Johnny!!! You're the best.

Jacquie · United States

Verified

Highly recommended to organise any safari or tour in Africa

Our Deserts and Waterfalls adventure in Namibia during May and June was nothing short of spectacular. From the initial planning phase to the very end, everything was meticulously organized. Johnny from Ranger Buck Safaris provided excellent suggestions based on our brief. Our request was quite complex—we moved around a lot and wanted to experience everything. We had a once-in-a-lifetime experience staying in a POD in Sossusvlei. The 3.5-hour transfer from Walvis Bay to Sossusvlei allowed us to truly immerse ourselves in Namibia’s desert landscape. The POD itself was breathtaking—no signs of villages or cities, just us, the desert, and the wildlife, including oryx, hyenas, and birds." We flew to Zimbabwe to experience the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls. Our itinerary included a guided visit to the falls, a thrilling helicopter flight over the cascades, and a delightful lunch at a restaurant with a view of the falls. Afterward, we moved downstream to a lodge on the Zambezi River, where we enjoyed a few relaxing nights.” Wonderful trip

Jackie · South Africa

Practical answers

Tour FAQs

8 answers

Are rates charged per person?

Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.

Which currency is this tour priced in?

This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).

Can children join this tour?

This tour accepts children who are 12 years and older.

Can this tour start on my preferred date?

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can the itinerary be customized?

You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.

Where do travelers stay during this tour?

Ilala Lodge Hotel - Luxury lodge at Victoria Falls. Meals: Day 1: Meals at Own Expense; Day 2: All Meals Included

Are airport transfers included?

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

How does the quote request work?

We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators () Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly

Operator policy

Terms and Conditions

Booking terms

Disclaimer

This tour is offered by Ranger Buck Safaris, not SafariBookings.

This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.

If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.

Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. If flights cost more, your quote will reflect this.

The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.

If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.

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